錫 (xī) - Tin — a silvery-white metallic element (Sn) & to bestow, grant, or confer

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Tin — a silvery-white metallic element (Sn);

to bestow, grant, or confer;

used in classical Chinese for giving or awarding.

Tin — a silvery-white metallic element (Sn)to bestow, grant, or conferused in classical Chinese for giving or awarding.

Usage highlights

Tin metalTin mineTin foilTinplateBestow graceGrant an award

Synonyms

  • 赐— to bestow, grant (shares the granting meaning)
  • 赏— to reward, bestow

Antonyms

  • 夺— to seize, take away
  • 收— to collect, receive (opposite of giving)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Tin is a common metal (锡).
  • The emperor bestowed a title (赐予 title).
  • This alloy contains tin (锡合金).
  • Tin foil is used in packaging (锡箔).

Collocations

  • Tin metal(锡金属)
  • Tin mine(锡矿)
  • Tin foil(锡箔)
  • Tinplate(镀锡铁皮)
  • Bestow grace(赐恩)
  • Grant an award(赐奖)

Idioms

  • Bestowing favor and granting grace(赐福施恩)
  • Granting a surname(赐姓)
  • Heaven's bestowed fortune(天赐之福)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Tin was historically important in Chinese metallurgy for making bronze alloys and ceremonial objects.
  • The character carries classical connotations of imperial favor and gracious giving.
  • In ancient times, items made of tin were sometimes used in rituals and as tribute.

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